Winter Break: December 20 – January 11
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Our three exceptional divisions offer cross-genre experiences, exposing students to diverse styles and techniques that will prepare them for a well-rounded career at the highest level.
Classical Performance & Composition
Contemporary Music
Research and Scholarly Studies
Spotlights
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News
see allSharon Lavery conducts the LA Phil’s “Holiday Brass” concert
Austin Wintory to conduct 2026 BAFTA Games in Concert
Marek Zebrowski recieves honorary doctorate from Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce
Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq nominated in 2026 Golden Globes
Upcoming Events
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USC Thornton Symphony
Carl St.Clair, principal conductor of the USC Thornton Orchestra Program, leads the USC Thornton Symphony in a concert of Strauss' Don Quixote with a student cello soloist, and "Langston Hughes: Words, Jazz, and Justice," a transformative multimedia concert created by Thornton faculty member Ron McCurdy.
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Jazz Night at Carson
Jazz Night at Carson features a blend of original compositions and standards performed by USC Thornton students.
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Opera Scenes
The singing actors of the USC Thornton Opera program present an evening of opera scenes under the direction of music director Brent McMunn and resident stage director Ken Cazan.
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Jazz Night at Carson
Jazz Night at Carson features a blend of original compositions and standards performed by USC Thornton students.